There's more to first ladies than fashion

It's easy to scroll through photos of past and present first ladies and only focus on fashion. Not surprisingly, appearances get the most buzz. After all, Melania Trump's stunningly expensive RNC dress is still engrained in our minds. Hillary Clinton has been criticized for her power suits, and Michelle Obama's accomplishments are often overlooked for her shoes.

Think about it: What more do you know about Jackie Kennedy besides her incredible mark on fashion history?

Did you know she was responsible for much of the White House's historic renovation? Opened a fully operational school on the third floor of the White House, complete with teachers and pets? Spoke a variety of languages? Was an incredibly successful book editor?

Today, the responsibilities of the first ladies of the United States extend far beyond "White House hostesses." Sure, we can still praise their style, but let's also remember their accomplishments and successes as first ladies.

Scroll through below to learn a bit more about some of them:

And yes, their fashion is still as incredible.

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